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   Gail P. (Lambert) Nichols, 74, of Nashua, wife of George A. Nichols, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, July 4, 2021.            

   A lifelong resident of this city, Gail was born on January 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Armand G. Lambert Sr. and Ruth Louise (Pohlman) Lambert Peters. She was educated in the Nashua School System and had been employed with Nashua Corporation in its computer products division for over 40 years.

    In her leisure time, Gail enjoyed taking care of flower gardens and landscape at her home; traveling on many cruises and camping in her RV. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.

     Members of her family include her husband George, whom she married on June 4, 1966 and shared over 55 years together; her children, Shawn Nichols and his significant other Vanessa McDevitt,  and Robin Nichols – Cruz and her husband Luis Cruz Jr; two grandchildren, Joshua Eric Nichols and Mia Alexandra Cruz; three sisters, Kathleen Ashe, Bertha Scyoc, and Brenda Marquis and her husband Leo; three brothers, Armand G. Lambert Jr. and his wife Cynthia, Clifford W. Lambert and his wife Robin, and John E. Lambert; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Gail was predeceased by her step-father, Howard Peters; and her brother-in-law, Gary Ashe.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, July 9^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Saturday afternoon at 12:45 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 South River Road, Suite 210, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Yvette M. Blanchette, 92, of Nashua, widow of Andrew J. Blanchette, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 4, 2021 at the Ridgewood Center in Bedford, after a period of declining health.            

   Mrs. Blanchette was born in Nashua on January 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Hughes and Alice (Gauthier) Bergeron. A graduate of the former St. Louis de Gonzague High School, Yvette was employed as an Operator with New England Telephone & Telegraph for 30 years. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

    She was a longtime communicant of Infant Jesus Parish and held membership in the Senior Citizens. Yvette will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

    Yvette was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, Andrew Blanchette, a retired Captain of the Nashua Fire Department, who passed away December 15, 2000.

    Members of her family include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Denise and Ralph Appleby, Aurielle Judi and Dr. David Nazro, and Diane Blanchette; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Edward and Lyn Blanchette; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Donald Blanchette; sister-in-law, Georgia Blanchette; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Yvette was predeceased by her brother and his wife, Norman and Carmen Bergeron; brother-in-law, Richard Blanchette; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Aline and Ovila “Blondie” Beaudry; and step-sister Yolande Provencher and her husband Ralph.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, July 9^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Infant Jesus Church (St. John XXIII Parish) 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Old St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to kindly meet at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Hannah Marie Brown passed away on July 3, 2021 after a period of declining health. She was born June 26, 1932 in East Orange, New Jersey to Irish immigrant parents, the late Thomas and May (Scott) Kelly. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy and Seton Hall University. She began her career in the finance department of General Motors.

She was the widow of Donald E. Brown. She met Don at the Jersey shore and they married April 28, 1962. They made their home in Maplewood, New Jersey until Don’s job took them to Mexico City, Mexico and Nashua, New Hampshire where they lived for over 45 years. Family was Marie’s priority. She was very active with her children’s activities and schools. She planned annual vacations with extended family that provided wonderful memories and were cherished by all. Every Christmas was made special for her grandchildren as they were treated to Christmas fun at Nanny’s Workshop.

Once her children were older, Marie returned to school in her forties and received her LPN from Saint Joseph School of Nursing. She worked many years for Dr. Richard Dai’s office and then as the school nurse for Mount Pleasant School. Marie also received her realtor’s license and worked in real estate. In her retirement, she became a docent for the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord, New Hampshire and doted on her children and grandkids.

She was a devout Catholic and for many years was a Eucharistic Minister and active parishioner at Saint Christopher’s church.

Marie loved the ocean and she and Don enjoyed their summer home in South Chatham with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Monomoy Yacht Club in Chatham, Massachusetts.

Marie was the devoted and loved mother of Maureen Galaid of Millis, MA; Anne Flynn and her husband Paul of Bedford, MA; Thomas Brown and his wife, Vanessa of Carlisle, MA; and Michael Brown and his wife Jocelyn of Raleigh, NC. She is survived by five grandchildren: Madeline, Meredith, Brendan, Michael and Ryan. She leaves behind one brother, Thomas Kelly (Della) of Buffalo Grove, Il and one sister, Florence Kelly of Wayland, MA. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to Mount Pleasant Family Assistance Fund, 10 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH 03064.

Marie’s family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, July 14^th from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua at 9 o’clock. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Jules C. Langlais, 63, a native and longtime Nashua resident, passed away Friday afternoon, July 2, 2021 at the Derry Center for Rehab and Nursing, after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Nashua on August 18, 1957, he was a son of the late Paul and Laurette (Soucy) Langlais. Jules was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1975.    

   Jules had been employed as a travel agent and had made his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for ten years before returning to Nashua in 2001.

    In his leisure time, Jules loved traveling around the world, especially to the beaches. He was very proud of his French heritage and enjoyed spending time with his family.

    Members of his family include his brothers and their wives, Peter P. and Donna Langlais and Charles R. and Marta Langlais; four nephews, Joseph Langlais, David Langlais and his wife Michele and their children, Brazen and Rio;  Robert Langlais and his wife Ashley; and Jeffrey Langlais; special friends, Mark Sawtelle, Pixie Renshaw and Cathy Steinberg; and several cousins.

    There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday, July 7^th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to kindly meet at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Barry J. Silva, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Salem, NH after a lengthy illness. He spent his final days in this life cared for by his loving family and friends. Barry was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Carol Ann (LaChance) Silva and is survived by his wife of 17 years, Constance (Womersley) Silva.            

   Born in Danvers, Massachusetts on April 29, 1944, he was the only child of parents, James and Wilhelmina “Billie” (Nunes) Silva. Barry graduated from Bishop Fenwick of Peabody, Massachusetts in 1963, and after high school he enlisted in the US Navy and trained as a naval Marine corpsman on active duty from 1966 to 1967. After his military service, Barry earned an Associates degree in business from Hesser College.

    Barry was employed as a property manager with Poorvu Construction from 1978 to his retirement in 2015. Though the majority of his working years were spent as a property manager, he owned various businesses over his working career. Prior to moving to Bennington, Vermont, he lived in Litchfield, NH for 26 years.

    Among his many interests were skiing in Vermont with his family and friends, golfing, spending summer vacations in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and traveling to places like the US Virgin Islands, Normandy, France, Azores, Portugal and the Bay area of California. Barry was a passionate Boston sports fan, attending numerous Patriots Super Bowls and many Celtics and Red Sox games. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Bennington.

    In addition to his wife Constance, members of his family also include; his three children, Scott Silva and his wife Sandra of Nashua, NH, Glenn Silva and his wife Jennifer of Salem, NH and Erin Silva of Winchester, VA; his stepson, Sean Logan and his partner Sabrina of North Carolina; and stepdaughter, Vera Logan of Bennington, VT; his grandchildren, Samantha Silva of Salem, Allison Silva of Nashua, Kobbey Silva of Salem, Carson Silva of Winchester, Cyrus McCaw and Adrian Logan both of North Carolina; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was an animal lover his whole life, which included many dogs, cats, horses, and most recently his Labradoodle, Jasper.

      Visiting hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, July 8^th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Matthew Church, 2 Searles Road, Windham, NH on Friday, July 9^th at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua. Barry volunteered at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Food Shelf in Bennington, VT. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the SJB Food Shelf, PO Box 219, N. Bennington, VT 05257 or https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/st835288. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, Nashua, NH. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven J. Latvis of Nashua, NH on June 27, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital, just three weeks after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He is the son of Maida M. (Baumgardner) Latvis and the late John W. Latvis of Nashua, NH.  

   Steve was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on September 18, 1950. He attended St. Christopher Catholic School in Nashua, Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH and Nashua High’s class of 1971.

   He took the UNH Merrimack Valley Branch Course in Fundamentals of Fire and Casualty and became an insurance salesman for the family business of Latvis Insurance and Real Estate. He also secured his Real Estate license and eventually became a broker. He spent forty-five years in business and retired in 2016.

    Steve married the love of his life in 1989 and enjoyed 25 years of marriage before being predeceased by his wife Louise M. (Lafond) Latvis. The three things Steve was most proud of were his wife Louise and his two children, John and Stephanie. He was known to many as Steven, Steve, Lats and to the favorite two as Dad.

    Steve cultivated relationships everywhere he went which is exemplified by the many Friday afternoon gatherings for over twenty-five years on his porch, the early morning “pre-game” with Bloody Mary’s on Thanksgiving Day, the summer rentals at Seabrook Beach with his various friends whom he considered family and the North End Golf League.

     Steve coached The Nashua Royals little league and went to ski club with his son John, was involved in Actorsingers, attended many swim meets and competitions for both John and Stephanie at The Nashua Swim and Tennis Club where they were members for many years, and attended many dance recitals with Stephanie, even as recent as a few weeks ago. He was also the official “head referee” for many years at the Thanksgiving football games between the North End Neighbors where East meets West at Clarks Field in Nashua, NH.

     He grew up an avid fan of the Boston Bruins and attended many games with his childhood friends Brink and Scratchy. He enjoyed taking his wife and children on many vacations including Central Europe, Aruba, Hawaii, Jamaica, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Puerto Rico and one of his favorite places, Anna Maria Island in Florida.

      Steve always showed up to every event at least fifteen minutes early and it was his custom to have a properly set table as his mother insisted and pay his bills on the day they were due, not the day before and not the day after. Steven was a gentleman in the true sense of the word. He was the first to reach out to help someone or raise money for a good cause, and he was always the first to grab the check. He collected many contributions for Nashua PAL and organized many fundraisers for friends and their families.

    Lats headlined the marquee when it came to his one-liners and quick wit and he had a contagious laugh that will be dearly, but sorely missed. He was the best! He was the best father, best son, best brother, best husband and most definitely, a best friend. Nobody hung out with Lats with “time to kill”, it was always “a time to live” and, live he did! Life was so much better with him in it. Lats was a lifelong friend and follower of Nashua’s Aces & Eights but even his love of Aces couldn’t compare to the true musical love of his life. Time spent with Steve wasn’t complete unless the Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard circuit was completed… at least twice. “His heroes have always been cowboys”.

     He loved and appreciated every one of his relationships and celebrations with the Lafond family and considered them blood relatives from the very start. Steven was forever thankful for the continued love and support they showed him and his children after the death of Louise.

     Steven is survived by his two children John of Manchester, NH and Stephanie and her fiancé Tyler Costa of Nashua, NH, his Mother Maida M. Latvis, sisters Lynda (Cos Marandos), Tina, Maida K. (George W. Hickey IV), his brother Jeffrey (Deb Valcourt), sisters-in-law Betty (Mark Larrabee), Lynne Paul (Tom Garner), Judy Lafond, brothers-in-law Robert Lafond (Pammy) and Michael Lafond (Gretchen), his many nieces and nephews and his god-daughter.

     Steve was predeceased by his wife Louise M. Latvis in 2015; his father John W. Latvis in 2016; and his nephew Tory Marandos in 2006.

      There are so many of you whom he loved and cherished and you all loved him back. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity, Nashua PAL, The American Cancer Society or Stepping Stones in Nashua and definitely commit an act of kindness with him in mind. Yessah!

     A graveside ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Edgewood Cemetery in Nashua, NH. There will not be any calling hours. 

Col. Norman Arthur Lavigne, U.S. Army (Ret.) 83, longtime resident of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Hunt Community in Nashua.  Born in Berlin, NH on November 16, 1937 to his late parents, Alfred and Olive (Boucher) Lavigne, he graduated from Berlin High School with the Class of 1955.  After high school, Norman attended Norwich University on a hockey scholarship graduating with the Class of 1959.  Like many of his generation, he answered the call to service and proudly served his country in a career that lasted many years.  Besides being a man of service and honor, Norman enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures; he was an avid golfer who was a member at the Nashua Country Club for over 25 years, a runner, and at a younger age he enjoyed coaching his son’s football teams.  After retiring from the Army, Norman continued his call to serve and was an economics professor at Rivier University in their Master’s Degree program.  As the beloved patriarch of his family, he touched many lives in many different circles and will fondly be loved, cherished and missed by all.

Norman is survived by his three dear children; his son, Frederick J. Lavigne and his wife Michele, of Laguna Miguel, CA, his son, SMSgt Michael P. Lavigne USAF (Ret.) of Orange, CA and his daughter, Jillian Corga and her husband Luis of Merrimack, NH.  He was the proud grandfather to his four grandchildren; Olivia and Anna Grace Corga, Bailey Lavigne and Alexandra Lavigne. Norman is also survived by his stepchildren; Joseph Kenny, Jaime Kenny and Amanda Farnsworth, 8 step-grandchildren and 2 great step-grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth (Foster) Lavigne and his sister Jeanine Lowe.

To honor Norman’s wishes, a graveside service will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 12:30 PM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.  Friends and family are cordially invited to attend.  Please meet directly at the cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in loving memory of his former spouse, Jane M. Lavigne, to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

William Robert Thomas, 80, of Nashua, NH for many years, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford, MA after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on November 27, 1940, he was a son of the late Ivor A. and Gertrude (Wheeler) Thomas. “Bill” grew up in Elmira, New York and graduated from Elmira High School Class of 1958. He enlisted into the US Air Force in September of 1958 and served until his honorable discharge in February 1962.

   Bill began his career as a State Trooper in New York and continued working in law enforcement after moving to Nashua. He later attended nursing school and became a registered nurse.

   In his leisure time, Bill was a licensed pilot and loved flying out of the Nashua Airport He also was a fan of the New England Patriots.

    Bill was the husband of the late Raymonde M. (Dusseault) Thomas, whom he married in June 1963 and shared over 55 years together until her passing on December 3, 2018.

    Members of his family include his three children, William R. Thomas Jr., Kelley L. Lepicier and her husband David, and Kathy Thomas; five grandchildren, Brandon Thomas and his wife Amber, Amanda (Thomas) Ennist and her husband Matt, and Sunayana, Zachari and Samantha Lepicier; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Jackson and Maddison Thomas; a brother, Senior Pastor Frank Thomas and his Viola of Kirkville, NY; sister-in-law, Marsha Thomas of Elmira, NY; nieces and nephews, Junior Pastor Frank Lee Thomas, Stacie Hutchings and her husband Ken, Michael Thomas and his wife Pam, Patrick Thomas and his wife Joanie (Gannon) Thomas, Cindi (Thomas) Scott and Marjorie (Thomas) MacDonald and her husband Rob; many grandnieces and grandnephews; and his beloved dogs, Marshall and Zoey.  Besides his wife and parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother, Ivor E. “Butch” Thomas; and granddaughter, Sarah Rae Thomas.  

    There are no calling hours. Mr. Thomas will be laid to rest at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen with Air Force Honors.      Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

Jean Sawtelle Johansen, of Ocala, Florida and Nashua, NH, passed away in Ocala on February 21, 2021.

Jean was born in Nashua, New Hampshire in 1926, daughter of Edgar and Clara (Tiernan) Sawtelle.  The family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida looking for work during the depression.  At age ten Jean’s mother died of breast cancer and Jean returned to Nashua.  She was raised by her Aunt Mary Lamb, and her Uncle Charles Tiernan and his wife Yvonne.  She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Nashua High School in 1944.

Jean was a factory worker at some of the local manufacturers in Nashua.  In 1962 she began working at the Nashua Corporation and became one of the first female foreman for that company.  She remained at the Nashua Corporation until she retired.

For the past 25 years Jean split her time, living in Ocala, Florida for the winter and in Nashua for the rest of the year.  She was an avid bridge and pinochle player at the Nashua Senior Center.  She was a voracious reader, keeping a list of the over 4,300 books she had read.

Always strong and independent to the end, one of her doctor’s said that she was amazing for a 93-year-old and that she was a very young 93.  She passed away due to pneumonia after a brief illness.

Jean is survived by her son, Mark Sawtelle and her cousins, Irene Jean, Clara Guerra, Kathleen Gawloski, and Edward Lamb.  She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Johansen, and cousins Martin Tiernan, Leo Tiernan, and Ruth Moreau. She was loved and will be missed by all.

A graveside service took place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson on Thursday, April 15^th. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for both Jean and her sister, Ruth Janet Moreau, on Thursday, July 8^th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua. Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Ruth Janet Tiernan Moreau passed away on February 3, 2021 in Ocala, Florida, with her loving family nearby.

Ruth was born the third child and eldest daughter of Charles and Yvonne Tiernan in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 10, 1934.  She was a faithful, generous, and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

While she was still in high school, she was proud of her job at the Indian Head Bank. The family’s dog used to follow her through the revolving doors.  Fortunately, the bank manager liked the dog.  She was the best student in the first driver’s education class ever taught in the state of New Hampshire.  Her brothers used to wake her up to back the car out of the barn so they could go to work in the morning.

When she was nineteen, she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Germany to marry U.S. Army Corporal Joseph Roland Moreau on June 20, 1953.  Together they raised a remarkable family.

When their daughter Theresa was born with disabilities, Ruth became Theresa’s lifelong care giver. Ruth also carried the memory of their daughter Dorothy, who died of a brain tumor at the age of six years old.

Yet she taught her family to be joyful.  We were always playing games or going swimming.  Ruth loved to sing.  She sang with her children, and her sisters, and the church choir.  In recent years, when her dementia caused her to be sometimes sad or angry – all you had to do was start, “Doe a deer, a female deer, ray a drop of golden sun…”   and Ruth would join in happily.

Ruth grew up in Nashua, NH.  She had an excellent education with the Catholic nuns at St. Patrick’s School.  She was a faithful celebrant at St. Patrick’s Church in her youth.  In her later years, she enjoyed attending St. Jude’s in Marion Oaks, FL – until COVID-19.

Ruth was proud of the work she did for twenty years as a bookkeeper for the Teamsters Pension Fund in Utica, NY. She was a great support to her husband who ran a very successful dairy equipment business.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 67 years, her children Roland, Patricia, David, Theresa, Janet and Cathy, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, her sisters Clara, Irene and Kathy and Jean her cousin. She was predeceased by her father, Charles, and mother, Yvonne, who she will see in heaven – and her brothers Martin and Leo and a sister, Nancy, who died as an infant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua on Thursday, July 8th at 9:30 a.m.  Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.  lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Paige Ray George Parkinson, 25, of Manchester, formerly of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2021.  Born on April 30, 1996 in Nashua, she was the beloved daughter of Nancy R. (Patterson) Parkinson and Everton H. Parkinson III and his wife Deborah, all of Nashua.  Raised and educated in Nashua, Paige was a very competitive person who graduated from Bishop Guertin High School with the Class of 2014, where she was involved with high school athletics.  Believing in the full value of a secondary education, she graduated from Rivier University with the Class of 2018.   Paige was employed at Firefly American Bistro and Bar in Manchester and recently began her career as a realtor with Keller Williams Realty.

Paige, who lived her life to the fullest, had many passions that she was devoted to.  She was a kind, brave, selfless soul who believed in caring for those who were less fortunate than herself.  Paige loved to travel, especially throughout Europe and the United States, spend time with her friends and family, and enjoyed the outdoors; especially the beach, music festivals and the mountains.  She touched many lives in many different circles and will fondly be loved, cherished and missed by all.

In addition to her parents, Paige is survived by her dear brother, Everton H. Parkinson IV and his longtime companion Lindsay Plante, both of Nashua.  She is also survived by her maternal grandmother Edna Patterson and her paternal grandmother Marilyn Parkinson, both of Nashua.  Paige is survived by her uncle Geoffrey Parkinson of Nashua, and her aunts; Martha Deasley and her husband John of John’s Island, SC, Janet Schaub and her husband Frank of Nashua, Linda Patterson of Prescott, AZ and several cousins.  She was preceded in death by both of her grandfathers, George Patterson and Everton H. Parkinson Jr.

To honor the wishes of the Parkinson family, all services for Paige will be privately held.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to either the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, Inc. PO Box 3116, Nashua, NH 03061-3116 or to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064.  For guidance on donating food or other items to the Nashua Soup Kitchen, please visit https://nsks.org/donate/#donate-howto and for guidance to donate online to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua please visit https://www.hsfn.org/tributegifts/.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Richard G. Malouin, 90, a Nashua native and longtime resident, passed away Saturday evening, June 5, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Sandown, NH.     

   Born in Nashua on July 30, 1930, he was a son of the late Leon F. and Barbara (Gardner) Malouin, Sr. Educated in local schools, Richard was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1948.  Richard worked in the construction business for many years and was associated with various local construction companies.

   He was a member of the Merrimack Valley Baptist Church and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

   Richard was predeceased by his wife, Mary J. (Sullivan) Malouin, who passed away on August 2, 2001. They were married on August 30, 1958.

    Members of his family include his daughter, Maryanne Fournier of Sandown, with whom he has made his home since October of 2020; grandchildren Terrance and his wife Keri Fournier, Corey Fournier, Danae Fournier and Natalia Fournier; five great-grandchildren, Olivia, Maverick, Brielle, Holden and Braiden; two sisters, Natalie Bibeau of Nashua and Justine Cutting of Sunapee; a brother, Jan Malouin and his wife Virginia of Pepperell, MA; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Richard was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara J. and Roger E. Dionne; his brother and sister-in-law, Leon F. Jr. and Lena Malouin.

    There are no calling hours. A Graveside service will be held in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Thursday afternoon, June 10^th at 2 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend and will meet at the cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to Chosen People Ministries, 241 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022. 

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Jeanne M. (Pelletier) Daigle, 91 of Nashua NH passed away on June 5, 2021 with her loving family by her side.  Born November 13, 1929 she was a third generation Nashua resident.  She was the wife of the late Robert N. Daigle.  Married in 1953, they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Following graduation from Nashua High School in 1947, she worked for her father at Service Electric Company as a bookkeeper.  She attended Nashua Business College in the evenings and was an active student, a team player on the girl’s basketball team and a member of student council.  She graduated in 1952 with a degree in Bookkeeping.  Finishing her education, Jeanne went to work for the Johns Mansville Company as a bookkeeper in the finance office.  Once married, Jeanne managed the finances of their family business, Bruce Construction Co.

Jeanne enjoyed summering at Lake Winnipesaukee, following New England sports, traveling abroad, visiting her children as they moved about the country, and cheering her grandchildren on at sporting events.  Jeanne was an incredible baker.  Rarely was there a time the grandchildren would arrive without fresh homemade ‘Grandma Cookies’ in the jar.

She lived in her Dover Street home for 55 years.  She was the “honorary neighborhood Mom”.  Jeanne was an active parishioner and Eucharistic minister at Saint Christopher Parish, Parish of The Resurrection and Saint Francis Xavier Parish.  When Jeanne moved to Langdon Place of Nashua in 2013, she became a parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Parish.  Jeanne built heart felt relationships within the parishes and the Langdon Community.

She was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Albina Pelletier.  She was the sister of Sr. Marie Christilla of Manchester, and predeceased by sister Lorette McAfee and brother Donald Pelletier.

Jeanne will continue to be loved by their eight children: Bruce R. Daigle and his wife Monica of Woonsocket, RI; Susan E. Reed and her husband Donald of North Royalton, Ohio; Thomas J. Daigle and his wife Debra of Nashua, NH; Katherine M. Sipe and her husband Charles of West Deptford, NJ; Gary A. Daigle and his wife Sandra of Colorado Springs, CO; Linda L. Mello and her husband Allen of Nashua, NH; Janet A. O’Hara and her husband Kevin of Groton, MA; and Michelle M. Levesque and her husband Paul of Amherst, NH. She cherished her 20 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren, and all her nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua NH on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua NH on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 10:00 am.  Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.  Friends are invited to gather at the church.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Florence T. Canny, 86, of Nashua, widow of Michael P. Canny, sadly passed away at her home, Thursday evening, June 3, 2021, after a brief but courageous battle of pancreatic cancer. Her loving family was by her side at every moment.            

   Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Jendza) Blasko. Florence attended St. Mary’s High School in Worcester was a graduate of Worcester Junior College and attended the University of Massachusetts.

   A resident of Nashua since 1969, Florence was a homemaker in the early years of her marriage and then was the Athletic Department secretary for the Nashua School System for 25 years.  

   In her leisure time, she enjoyed floral arranging, golf, working out, shopping with friends. Her greatest pride and joy was spending time with her family and grandchildren who she cherished. Florence also loved traveling to Europe and the Caribbean Islands, and summers at her home on Cape Cod.

   Florence was a communicant of St. Christopher Parish, was active with the CYO Parent group, Parish Council and the Women’s Guild.  She was a member of the Worcester Junior Women’s League.

    In addition to her parents, Florence was predeceased by her husband Michael, who passed away August 16, 2004. They were married in Worcester, MA on September 10, 1960. Their first home was in Springfield, MA prior to moving to Nashua, NH.

    Members of  her family include her three daughters, Lisa Petersen of Arvada, CO, Susan Towner and her husband Will of Islamorada, FL and Cristina Ethier and her husband Christopher of Londonderry, NH; five grandchildren, Catherine Towner, William Towner, Julia Ethier, Sara Ethier and Timothy Ethier; sister-in-law, Kay (Canny) Antosca and her husband Albert; beloved nieces, nephews and numerous godchildren; her cousin, Patty Knapp; and special friend, Regis Beigel. Loved by many near and far, she will be greatly missed.

    Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, June 12^th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to St. Christopher Parish. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Amy Senay, 43, of Nashua, wife of Christopher Senay, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, May 30, 2021.            

   A daughter of Susan (Cerra) Charron Soukaros and the late Thomas R. Charron, she was born in Maui, Hawaii on November 15, 1977. Amy grew up in Milton, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Milton High School.   

   Amy was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children and family.

Members of her family include her husband Chris; her six children, Philip, Anthony, David, Patrick, Chloe and Christian; her mother, Susan Soukaros; a brother, James Soukaros; two sisters, Heidi Boyce and Gina Soukaros; niece of Philip Cerra of Woburn, MA and Diane Cerra of Taunton, MA.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday evening, June 5^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Family and close friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, Inc. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

    Kathryn E. Schaller, 81, of Hudson, widow of Lt. Col. Robert H. Schaller, passed away early Sunday morning, May 30, 2021 at Laurel Place in Hudson, with her loving daughter by her side. The family would like to thank the staff at Laurel Place and Fairview Senior Living for the loving care they provided Kate.           

   Born in Queens, New York on December 14, 1939, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Elizabeth (Hellwege) Enners. Kathryn was a graduate of Jamaica (NY) High School and furthered her education at the State University New York in Oneonta, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree. She received her Masters degree in Education from Queens College.

    A longtime educator, Kathryn taught in the Floral Park, NY school district from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She also taught in Germany during her husband’s military career and later as a substitute teacher at Alvirne High School in Hudson.

    In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, playing bridge, traveling and entertaining. Kathryn was a parishioner of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Nashua and was a member of the Altar Guild.

    Members of her family include her daughter, Paige; sons, Paul (Cory) and Bob (Margy); daughter-in-law, Christine; and grandchildren, Jessica, Zachary, Madison, Max and Alexa. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, William H. Enners and her son, Scott Schaller.

     There are no calling hours. Her funeral service will be held in The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main Street, Nashua on Saturday, August 14^th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Interment will take place in Swan Point Cemetery in Pawtucket, RI. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105  or the Church of the Good Shepherd – Book of Remembrance, 214 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com